Everest Base Camp Trek Cost [INFOGRAPHIC]

You can find many articles about Everest Base Camp Trek on Google. But, few articles who describes aftermath cost of Everest Base Camp Trek. If you are wondering how much does Everest base camp trek cost? Then, you are at the right place to find out the cost. We are sure it will help you to manage your travel budget for the Everest Base Camp trek.

First and foremost thing, Everest Base Camp Trek Cost depends on the following important factors:

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Factors

Duration (Days)

Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek duration can be customized according to your requirements. The most popular one is Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days. On this 14 days, you will explore almost all parts of popular destinations around Everest Region such as Lukla Airport, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Kalapathar, and Pheriche. Also, if you want to extend the duration, then you can customize now.

Mode of Transportation

EBC Trek can be completed by two modes of transportation – Air and Overland. Many trekkers prefer via a flight to Lukla because it just takes 45 minutes.

Whereas, there are some trekkers, who like to trek Everest Base Camp via overland. Everest Base Camp Trek Overland is specially designed for those who want to explore more adventurous activities without taking a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. You can experience hillside, river, forest, and landscapes much closer.

Types of Treks

This is one of the important cost factors for Everest Base Camp Trek. There are two types of trek such as :

a) Guide & Porter Service Treks

Following service are included:

Trekking Guide & Porter (2 Trekkers: 1 Guide & Porter)

Trekking Permit

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (2 Nights)

Flight cost from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu

Airport Pickup and Drop

Where following services are excluded:

Nepalese visa fee (USD 25 pp for 15 days)

International airfare to and from Tribhuvan Int”l Airport (TIA)

Excess baggage charges

Trekking Equipment

Food during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Accommodation during trek

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trek (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary

Weather

Sometimes the weather doesn’t favor us. In that particular situation, we should be ready for helicopter flight which costs USD 300-500 per person (one way from Kathmandu – Lukla) from the airport. It will cost the same while returning. Most frequent issues such as; If you have already bought the flight ticket to Lukla. In that case, your flight cost will be fully refunded. So, it’s better to send a quick inquiry about weather via email to professional trekking agency.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Food & Accommodations

During EBC Trek, you can find the hotel from basic to luxury. So, it totally depends on your budget. Following is the rate for the basic hotel. For a luxury hotel, contact us.

Accommodation cost in EBC is around USD 5 – 10 per room

Food cost is USD 30 – 40 per day per person

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Extra Personal

Water: USD 1 – 4 per liter (Mineral water which is safe to drink)

Wifi: USD 5 – 15 per day

Gas Hot shower: USD 5 – 8 per person

Cold drinks: USD 3 – 7 per drinks

Beer: USD 5 – 10 per can

Energy bar: USD 3 – 7 per bar

Battery Recharge: USD 3 – 10 per device (for one full charge)

Before booking the Everest Base Camp Trek, make sure or do take a note of what’s included in your trekking package. Common services such as; Flight, Trekking Permit, Guide and Porter must be included. Why? Becuase, to save your time. The guide will help you to follow the trekking path without looking at a map. Also, they provide genuine information related to Mountains, Local Community, Best Accommodations during the trek and lots more. Porter also plays a significant role to make your trek success. They will carry your backpack. This will make easy for you to trek as well as captures pictures comfortably.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Infographics

Some trekking agency provides a much cheaper rate for Everest Base Camp Trek. But, there are high chances that you will be joining another group. This may arise different issues; Trekkers not showing up, Last-minute routes changed, and not any choice in accommodation and others. For further queries, contact us.

About us

Mount Mania Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd is a leading travel and tour agency with a team of enthusiasts, experienced and highly motivated to promote majestic Himalayas and wonders of Nepal in an ecological method. Our company is officially registered with Nepal Government, Nepal Tourism Board and Trekking Associations of Nepal (TAAN).